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WWII German Kettenkrad. Somehow, this just doesn't seem like all that good an idea................................
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Steering the Kettenkrad was accomplished by turning the handlebars: Up to a certain point, only the front wheel would steer the vehicle. A motion of the handlebars beyond that point would engage the track brakes to help make turns sharper. It was also possible to run the vehicle without the front wheel installed and this was recommended in extreme off-road conditions where speed would be kept low. Sd.Kfz. 2 - Wikipedia
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I was in an Armored Cav. Regt. in the ealy 50'; first MOS was half track driver and I can tell you the front wheel steering sucks on mud or ice. Looks like the Germans at least incorporated selective track braking to assist which the half track did not have. Tracks tend to push vehicle straight forward on slick surface in spite of where driver wishes to go.:oops:
Having said that, would love to take that little buggy for a ride.:ROFLMAO:
 
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